« previous next »

Author Question: What is the ideal site to use to measure oxygen saturation in a patient with tremors? a. Thumb ... (Read 59 times)

oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 22, 2018
What is the ideal site to use to measure oxygen saturation in a patient with tremors?
 
  a. Thumb
  b. Earlobe
  c. Middle digit
  d. Single-use skin probe taped to the abdomen

Question 2

A patient with chronic back pain has an order for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for pain control. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the patient?
 
  a. Keep the unit on high.
  b. Use the unit when pain is perceived.
  c. Remove the electrodes at bedtime.
  d. Use the therapy without medication.


djpooyouma

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Feedback
A The thumb is not the correct site for measuring oxygen saturation in a patient with tremors.
B The correct site for measuring oxygen saturation in a patient with tremors is the earlobe.
C The middle digit is not the correct site for measuring oxygen saturation in a patient with tremors.
D A single-use probe on the abdomen is not the correct site for measuring oxygen saturation in a patient with tremors.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A The patient can adjust the intensity of skin stimulation. The unit does not have to remain on high.
B When a patient feels pain, the TENS unit is turned on and a buzzing or tingling sensation is created. The tingling sensation can be applied until pain relief occurs. The therapy requires a physician's order.
C The electrodes do not have to be removed at bedtime.
D Medication can be administered when a TENS unit is being used.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
TY


djpooyouma

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
EHR systems enable providers to view patient records across organizations. EHR systems enable providers to view patient records across organizations.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis. A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Using the cursors on the oscilloscope, the high- and low-oxygen sensor values can be displayed on ... Using the cursors on the oscilloscope, the high- and low-oxygen sensor values can be displayed on ...
Video: Elementary kinetics

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library